Have you tried NBA 2K25 yet? Well, fans have been enjoying the game and the initial reviews seem pretty convincing. The movements are much smoother this time, with gamers pulling all sorts of ankle breakers and step-backs with their favorite players. Not only that, the ratings have also been satisfying. Nikola Jokic, SGA, and Luka Doncic remain the highest-rated players, each holding a 97 overall rating. Coming down on the list, LeBron James received a 95 overall rating this year which had Stephen A. Smith questioning Ronnie 2K.

Now, there haven’t been many players with a 99 overall rating in 2K history. LeBron James, on the other hand, has had a 99 rating in 2K9 but has also averaged a significantly higher rating average. While Ronnie 2K settled with Michael Jordan as his GOAT, there is no doubt that the King had the best ratings in history. “Without question. Michael Jordan is the greatest player of all time,” Ronnie said. Looking at the numbers, LeBron has averaged a 95.68 rating in the 22 appearances on 2K.

Moreover, Kobe Bryant is the runner-up on the list with a 94.94 rating. Now, Michael Jordan’s different versions have had different ratings in the past. However, his 95-96 season performance has always stood out the most, with a consistent 99 overall rating. But could MJ or James touch the 100 mark? The only player to achieve this is Shaquille O’Neal. But then again, we might see a 100 overall rated MJ before we could see a 100 overall LeBron James, as Ronnie said.

The first received a 99 rating in 2K9. And his second and recent 99 overall card was released in 2K14. A 100 overall LeBron James will quite literally break the game. However, this will attract more attention. In 2K, ratings work based on the player’s recent performance in the season, his position, and the attributes that come with the respective position of the player. And quite frankly, LeBron’s ratings this year seem to be justified.

What is LeBron James’ rating in 2K25?

The 96 overall LeBron James has a pretty well-balanced scoring rating. James has an 85 overall three-point shot, a 78 overall mid-range shot, and a 73 rated free throw, which, when combined, is equal to 87 overall outside scoring. LeBron averaged 41% from three last season which was the most of his career. The three-point rating is well-deserved and so is his free-throw, as the King shot 75% from the line.

On the other hand, James has a 90 overall inside scoring with a 98-layup, 89 driving dunks, and a 90 post-fade. Of course, the Beast is quite dangerous when running down the floor for a finish and the ratings do not disappoint. But things start to get interesting when looking at his defensive ratings. James has a 76 overall defense with 75 blocks and a 79 interior and perimeter defense. He also has a 65-rated steal. If anything, James could’ve had a better steal rating having averaged 1.3 steals a game last year.

Overall, his ratings seem to be balanced and justified. While the developers could’ve given him a boost on certain attributes, it will be interesting to see a 100 overall LeBron James in the future. This could happen after his retirement. What are your thoughts on the King’s rating in 2K25? Let us know in the comments.